Copal Wood Elephant Alebrije from Mexico - Magic Elephant The Holiday Home Mirian Zet arranges a multitude

Mirian Zet arranges a multitude of colors in glass beads and crystals into two wreaths

carving each little spoon by hand

this delightful albesia wood decorative box is crafted by hand

yet impressive sterling silver wrap ring

With a metallic sheen

Copal Wood Elephant Alebrije from Mexico - Magic Elephant The Holiday Home Mirian Zet arranges a multitudeJesus and Roxana recreate this African elephant in colorful alebrije form. They hand carve it from copal wood and decorate its body with joyful geometric patterns in a palette of turquoise, teal green, pastel pink, orange, and lavender purple. The Mexican artisans come from a Zapotec community in Oaxaca known for its alebrijes. Jesus takes care of the carving part while Roxana works her magic creating the colorful patterns that decorate their designs.